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Hemilophia franchetii Al-Shehbaz  
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FamilyBRASSICACEAE
Genus speciesHemilophia franchetii Al-Shehbaz 
BibliographyAdansonia, sér. 3, 21: 241 (1999)
Native Rangesc. China (Yunnan)
Primary BiomeSubalpine
Habitatgrassland and scree
Altitude3200-4500m
Descriptionpubescent, basal leaves elliptic to oblanceolate, to 7mm long, stem leaves shortly petiolate, elliptic, upwards smaller, flowers in raceme, elongate in fruit, petals 3-4mm
Size5-10cm
Colorpink, purple
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationgravelly, humous, moist, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, humous, gravelly soil, semi-shade
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 10-16°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsHemilophia pulchella var. pilosa O.E.Schulz
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     36 China (CHC China South-Central)
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